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Google faces enquiry over undeleted data

Following the global outage of Google Talk, the internet search engine is under investigation after admitting failing to delete private user information.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2012

AT&T

AT&T appoints NZ general manager

AT&T boosts its New Zealand arm, appointing Peter Thomson from IPConnect as GM to drive regional sales opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2012

Firewalls

WatchGuard appoints new ANZ boss

WatchGuard Technologies enhances its Australasian strategy, appointing seasoned IT expert Patrick Devlin as the ANZ boss.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2012

Apple

In-flight iPad takes off with Qantas

Qantas to equip every seat with free iPads, offering 200 hours of TV and audio, outshining Virgin Australia's in-flight entertainment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2012

Apple

News: Sparrow acquisition, in-app-purchases system exploit, second NC data centre, and more!

Google snatches up Sparrow amidst in-app purchase exploits and plans second N.C. data center, impacting future app updates and expansion.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Sun, 22nd Jul 2012

Unified Communications

NZ lags in middle of OECD broadband rankings

NZ at 17th in OECD for broadband penetration, trailing Switzerland but leading Australia. Hopes for UFB to boost future rankings.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2012

Hyperscale

Gen-i joins Arbor Networks anti-DDoS coalition

Gen-i teams up with Arbor Networks, enhancing DDoS defense for data centers by joining the Cloud Signalling Coalition.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2012

Unified Communications

NBN vs. UFB – Head to Head Comparison

NBN and UFB's head-to-head battle reveals NZ's superior speeds and offerings, challenging Australia's future readiness.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2012

Risk & Compliance

Survey highlights need to put information back into IT

Businesses need to put the 'i' back into IT according to security software company Symantec, which has just released its first ever State of Information Survey.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2012

Handle Your Own Publicity

Small businesses can struggle with publicity, but founders Jules Brooke and Simone Heydon are changing that with Handle Your Own PR, now expanding in the UK.

By Angelique Jurd • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2012

Unified Communications

Gen-i extends relationship with Commonwealth Bank

Gen-i has extended an existing relationship with Commonwealth Bank (CBA), announcing a five-year agreement to provide contact centre services for the bank.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2012

Unified Communications

New Nokia Lumia and LG Optimus announced

Nokia debuts the Lumia 610 in New Zealand for NZD $449 through Vodafone, while LG launches the stylish Optimus L3 for NZD $229 via Telecom.

By Rebecca Rallo • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2012

Hybrid & Remote Work

People Moves June 2012

Intel promotes Rajkumar to national reseller channel manager and Torres to national marketing manager. McBride returns to SAP, leading North America division.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2012

Unified Communications

Running an ISP in NZ vs. Australia – Key Differences

Insider shares eye-opening contrasts in ISP operations between NZ and Australia, from cost variations to tech disparities.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Gaming

Trailer: Dishonored

Bethesda unveils a new Dishonored trailer, revealing Corvo's escape tactics via supernatural powers. Available in Australia and New Zealand on October 11.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2012

Gaming